Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home was having problems with some users’ RGB lights in April. The Home app could control light brightness, but not color. Google says these issues have been resolved. Last month, Google Home users reported an annoying bug around RGB smart lights, with the Home app still showing on-off … Read More “Google says Home’s RGB lighting issues are resolved” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home’s latest updates include new features for older cameras and an overhauled in-app UI. New automations help control devices like robotic vacuums and your entertainment system. Users enrolled in Home’s Public Preview can also check out Ask Home on the web. April showers don’t just bring May flowers … Read More “Google Home’s May update includes new automations and more” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google has upgraded Gemini for Home to Gemini 3.1 for early access users. The assistant should now be better at complex, multi-step requests involving lists, calendars, reminders, and alarms. There’s also a fix for the confusing AM/PM alarm mix-ups. Last week, Google told us Gemini for Home was getting … Read More “Gemini for Home just got better at handling your complex requests” »
TL;DR A new Onn smart speaker from Walmart has surfaced early, and it appears to run Google’s Gemini instead of Assistant. The listing on the Connectivity Standards Alliance website confirms key features like Google Cast for Audio, smart home controls, and a built-in mic with a kill switch. This could mark the return of third-party … Read More “Walmart Onn Smart Speaker with Gemini leaks ahead of launch” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Home app is being updated with a new and improved camera UI, among other changes. Users on Reddit report usability issues with Google Home’s camera controls on the web; it’s unclear if the issues are related to this week’s updates. Google’s rolling out an update for the … Read More “New Google Home update solves some smart camera headaches- Android Authority” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The MiciMike Home Mini Drop-In PCB kit is made to replace the internals of the Google Home Mini, making it a Home Assistant-compatible offline speaker. The kit also allows the speaker to be used with cloud-based services like ChatGPT. You can get a kit for $85. They’re expected … Read More “This kit makes your Google Home Mini into an offline smart speaker” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google has optimized Gemini for Home device commands, making response times faster. Gemini is also better at interpreting the context of your home and conversations for reduced errors and interruptions. If you have a payment issue, Google Home Premium will now temporarily pause your subscription instead of end it. … Read More “Gemini for Home is now better at knowing when to ignore you” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Some Google Home users are seeing a bug where smart bulbs stay connected but lose color controls, leaving only basic white or warm light options. The issue appears inconsistent, with reports on Reddit and the Google Nest Community showing affected setups alongside others that work normally. A community workaround … Read More “Google Home removes smart bulb RGB controls — here’s the fix” »
Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google is relaunching the Home and Nest Community and Fitbit Community forums next month with an improved experience. The company confirmed to Android Authority that past posts will be completely wiped in May once the shift happens. Thousands of support posts regarding complaints, tips, and feedback will be lost … Read More “The best source for Home and Nest help is being erased soon” »
Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL;DR Home users report receiving a message that “phone actions and automations will no longer be available starting in the first week of May.” Google does not appear to have publicly shared any notice of a change to how automations work. We’ve reached out to Google in the hopes of … Read More “Google Home warns users: Automations going away in May” »
